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WHAT IS THE PERSONAL COUNSELING
CENTER?
WILL YOU TELL OTHERS WHAT I SAY? Everything you say is confidential, we won’t
share information with anyone without your
permission. The only exceptions are situations
where we are required by law or a life
threatening situations exists.
Relationship conflicts
Academics
Sleep difficulties
Substance use
Depression
Anxiety
LGBTQ+ related issues
Trauma and assault
Identity development related issues
Balancing the life of a student athlete
Eating/Body image related issues
Family and personal crisis
OCD and Panic disorders
WE CAN HELP WITH:
WHAT DOES THE PCC OFFER? Substance abuse evaluation
Individual psychotherapy
Group therapy and workshops
Consultation with faculty, staff and
parent about students
On-campus/off-campus referrals
Psychiatric consultation and ongoing
care
Anonymous online self-assessments
The Personal Counseling Center supports the
College's commitment to diversity as a
Catholic and Dominican institution, as "a key
component of our collective pursuit of truth,
promoting rigorous exploration of diverse
ideas and theories, critical engagement with
the world, cross-cultural understanding,
innovation in problem-solving, and
collaboration across differences within and
beyond the classroom." It also supports the
College's commitment to cultivating policies,
practices, and structures that assure an
equitable and hospitable community for all
students, staff, and faculty. "
HOW THE PCC CAN BE HELPFUL FOR
LGBTQ+ STUDENTS
Students who identify as LGBTQ+ are
more than twice as likely as heterosexual
adults to experience a mental health
condition*
Students who identify as LGBTQ+at a
higher risk of suicidal thoughts and
suicide attempts than the general
population*
Students who identify as LGBTQ+ are
more likely than others to have substance
abuse problems
Students who identify as LGBTQ+ may
struggle with a low perceived sense of
social support, familial support,
institutional support, stigma and
harassment*
RESILIENCY AND LGBTQ+
STUDENTS:
Peer support Involvement in the campus community(campus clubs, leadership organizations) Connections to positive role models oncampus (e.g. advisors, mentors)Family support and acceptance,especially when disclosing sexualidentity School safety and classroom safety
Although students who identify as LGBTQ+face many obstacles during their collegecareer, they also demonstrate greatresiliency. Here are some helpful protectivefactors to always consider during yourcollege career:
M I S S I O N O F D I V E R S I T Y
The Personal Counseling Center is a place
where students can expect professional
assistance with emotional, behavioral and
psychosocial concerns. A counselor will listen,
give feedback, encourage further questioning,
validate self-awareness and responsibility, and
support students as well as provide referrals to
additiopnal resources as needed.
The PersonalCounselingCenterServicesfor LGBTQ+Students
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, WHAT
DO I DO? In case of an emergency during regular
business hours, you can call the PCC at 401-
865-2343. You can also call Public Safety at
401-865-2222.
ADDITIONAL CAMPUS RESOURCESDean of Students: 401-865-1782
Health Services: 401-865-2442
Moore Hall
SHEPARD Club (Stopping Homophobia
Eliminating Prejudice and Restoring
Dignity)
Campus Ministry/Chaplain: 401-865-2216
Public Safety: 401-865-2222 (Emergency)
PC Day One Advocate: 401-865-1177
CONTACT US:
Phone: 401-865-2343
Fax: 401-865-1343
“Hope is being able to see there islight despite of all the darkness."
-Desmond Tutu
SAFETY AND RESPECTAt the Personal Counseling Center, we
seek to foster an environment that affirms
diversity, by promoting awareness, safety,
and respect for the God given dignity of all.
WHEN I AM READY, HOW DO I GET
STARTED?
Contact the counseling center for an
appointment 401-865-2343 or stop in our
office. Intake forms are located on the PCC
website. .
LOCATION AND HOURS:Lower level of Bedford Hall
Monday through Friday: 8:30 am -4.30
pm. Evening hours available by
appointment only.
Counseling services are provided to
students free of charge.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Counseling services are available to all
full-time undergraduate students at
Providence College. We also offer
referral and brief consultation services
to all members of the Providence
College community, including graduate
students, and to the school of continuing
education.
WHO CAN USE THE PCC?
Resources: National Alliance of Mental Health (NAMI)*;
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline*; and The Trevor
Project*
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